What does Certified Coaches Alliance do?
Founded in 2004, as an institute of management, the Certified Coaches Alliance found its roots in the development of a specialized services designed to track the yearly renewal process of certified coaches within our affiliation. These individual coaches are either affiliated by choice to have the CCA represent their certification or by affiliation as a graduate of a school of coaching affiliated with our service.

As stated above, the CCA is formally charged with the primary obligation of maintaining and updating the records of graduates of affiliated schools of coaching while processing and maintaining online Certification Authentication Links for each affiliated coach entrusted to our charge. In forming the "Alliance," we dedicate our efforts to building strong bonds between educational bodies who share our common goals and in supporting individuals who are currently mentored by coaches who are affiliated with the CCA.

The CCA is available to respond to requests for further information regarding any coach entrusted to our charge, to authenticate credentials and to provide support and backup to the affiliated coaches worldwide. As an independent accreditation body, the CCA offers an accreditation process to individuals developing program outlines that may be outside of the mandate of other accreditation bodies.

In forming the 'Certified Coaches Alliance,' we dedicate our efforts to building strong bonds between educational bodies who share our common goals and in supporting individuals who are currently mentored by the coaches who belong to Certified Coaches Alliance.

Is accreditation of a program a must?
There are many accreditation bodies scattered throughout the world, all of which uphold much the same standard of training and coach performance and all are privately owned and operated, however, all uphold relatively the same standards and code of ethical standards.

Accreditation is different from certification and it is important that everyone understands that difference. Accreditation can be applied to programs - however - not to persons. Programs are accredited through a body that undertakes the careful review of the program to ensure that the program meets the highest of standards as recognized within the coaching community itself. Persons graduating from a school of coaching that provides an accredited program, become "Certified" as a coach through that school of coaching.

Although the accreditation of a program is not considered a necessity as such, the accreditation process in and of itself, assures prospective students that the coach they are considering hiring has undertaken at least a minimum of training involving the eleven core competencies and ethical standards recognized and adopted by most worldwide coaching organizations. It is noteworthy to mention that most prospective clients are savvy enough to ask if the prospective coach of choice has completed any training leading to coach certification.

Is there any one coaching model that I must adhere to as an affiliated coach of the CCA?
Absolutely not. We firmly believe that the face of coaching is an ever-evolving profession. We do not favor any particular coaching model over another. We encourage our affiliated coaches to continue to develop his or her discipline as they so choose based on their particular background, strengths, interests and specialty niche'.

Are there any ongoing associated alumni costs to becoming an affiliated coach of the CCA?
It is imperative that every coach maintain an ongoing relationship with their certification body. The C.C.A. provides a Certification Document and it is good for life, however, renewable yearly (each year a newly signed and sealed document is sent via the post). Re-certification costs are paid yearly in the amount of $25.00 or $30.00 USD dependant upon the documentation the individual wishes to receive. This renewal process permits the CCA to accurately keep open the file of those coaches still in practice, while closing the file of those coaches who are retiring their document or who have become deceased over past year.

Can I become affiliated of the CCA without graduating from coach specific training?
At this time, affiliation is open to graduates of an affiliated school of coaching, or to individuals who can show documentation of graduation from any recognized school of coaching. The same yearly renewal process applies to all affiliated coaches.

Is there anyone I can direct further questions to?
We maintain a small Volunteer Staff that assists our Advisory to maintain the day-to-day functioning of the CCA office. If you have specific questions about the CCA or its services, please contact us.